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Alainaaa8

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on: Jul 19, 2018
Which of the following groups are at greatest risk of depression?
 
  a. elderly women and minorities
  b. young men and Caucasians
  c. middle-aged men and Asians
  d. children and adolescents

Question 2

Insulin shock for the treatment of mental illness was used only in Europe and not in the United States.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


aburgess

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A
Elderly women and minorities are at greatest risk of depression. Their depression often stems from physical frailty, retirement, losses of loved ones, and lack of social support, which can change the patterns of their lives dramatically.

Answer to Question 2

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